YearToAvoid

2005 Acura TL Electrical System Problems

NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about electrical problems in the 2005 Acura TL, 8% of all 388 complaints for this model year. That is #2 highest electrical complaint count among 10 TL model years. These complaints report 1 crash and 1 fire. Median mileage at failure: 123,500 miles.

Electrical System complaints
32
8% of 388
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
123,500 mi
Related recalls
1

When 2005 Acura TL electrical complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 30, 2008, latest Aug 16, 2026.

2005 Acura TL electrical system complaints: complaints filed per month2Oct 2008Oct 2009Jan 2012Dec 2014Sep 2017Jun 2019Jul 2020
32 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2008 to Aug 2026; peak Dec 2014 (2).

Electrical System recalls for the 2005 Acura TL

  1. NHTSA 05V132000Apr 5, 2005Electrical System1,923 vehicles

    Electrical system:wiring:fuses and circuit breakers

    On certain passenger vehicles, a loose terminal in the main fuse box may cause the fuel pump to lose power. If the fuel pump becomes inoperative, the engine may not start.

    Risk: If the fuel pump loses power while driving the engine could stall without warning which could result in a crash.

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the entire fuse box free of charge. The recall began on april 13, 2005. Owners may contact honda at 800-999-1009 or acura at 1-800-382-2238.

Electrical System complaints by TL model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

  1. 200532 (8%)
  2. 200634 (14%)
  3. 200725 (20%)
  4. 200817 (14%)
  5. 20093 (7%)
  6. 20102 (3%)
  7. 20110 (0%)
  8. 201212 (9%)
  9. 20137 (11%)
  10. 20140 (0%)

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Acura TL have electrical problems?
NHTSA has 32 owner complaints about the electrical in the 2005 Acura TL, 8% of all complaints for this model year, including 1 that report a crash. Median mileage at failure is 123,500 miles.
Which Acura TL year has the most electrical complaints?
The 2006 Acura TL has the most electrical complaints (34), compared with 32 for the 2005.
Is there a electrical recall for the 2005 Acura TL?
Yes — 1 NHTSA recall campaign for the 2005 Acura TL concerns the electrical: 05V132000.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.